Texas Brothers' Attic Discovery Sells Rare Superman Comic for Record-Breaking $9.12 Million
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In a remarkable find, three brothers in their 50s and 60s have made history after selling a near-mint condition copy of the first Superman comic book at a Texas auction house for a staggering $9.12 million. The rare comic, which was discovered in their late mother's San Francisco home, was one of the few remaining copies of the 1939 publication of 'Superman No. 1' by Detective Comics Inc. According to Heritage Auctions, the brothers stumbled upon the comic book in a cardboard box buried under layers of old newspapers, dust, and cobwebs in their mother's basement. The mother had previously mentioned having a valuable comic book collection, but the family never found it until they decided to sell her house. The brothers' discovery was a result of a thorough search, which eventually led them to send the comic to the auction house for appraisal. Heritage Auctions' vice president of comics, Lon Allen, flew to San Francisco to inspect the comic and verify its authenticity. The 'Superman No. 1' comic is one of the few remaining copies of the original 500,000 printed, with fewer than 500 copies estimated to be in existence today. The comic's value was further boosted by its excellent condition, with a firm spine, vibrant colors, and crisp corners. The comic was graded 9.0 out of 10 by CGC, a leading comic grading company. This sale marks a new record for the most expensive comic book sold this year, surpassing last year's sale of 'Action Comics No. 1' for $6 million. The sale also highlights the importance of preserving family heirlooms and the unexpected ways the past can resurface. The brothers, who wish to remain anonymous, expressed their gratitude for the windfall, stating that the comic book was never just a collectible but a testament to their family's history and the memories that come with it.
